Actor Christian Cousins, known for roles on "Knots Landing" and "Kindergarten Cop," dies at 43
Christian Cousins, who shared child roles with his twin brother on the TV series "Knots Landing" and the film "Kindergarten Cop," died on Oct. 20 after a battle with liver disease.
Christian Cousins, who with his identical twin brother Joseph portrayed child characters on the CBS primetime soap "Knots Landing" and in the Arnold Schwarzenegger film "Kindergarten Cop," died at age 43. The actor passed away on Oct. 20 following a struggle with liver disease, his half-brother Jonas Roeser announced on Instagram.
"He was a character, full of passion and energy, with big stories and even bigger dreams," Roeser wrote.
Cousins and his brother began appearing on "Knots Landing" before turning four, sharing the role of Bobby Ewing from the show's ninth season in 1987 and appearing in 57 episodes through 1992. The twins also played Dominic, a student in "Kindergarten Cop" (1990), directed by Ivan Reitman.
Born on March 17, 1983, and raised in Orange County, California, the brothers later appeared together in episodes of "Father Dowling Mysteries," "Eerie, Indiana," "Intruders," and the film "Critters 3" (1991). They portrayed twins Hope and Faith on a 1988 episode of "Highway to Heaven" and brothers Bradley and Steven in "Twin Sitters" (1995). Christian also had solo appearances on "Empty Nest," "Wings" and "Dream On."
After his acting career, Cousins worked as an executive in a furniture company and co-owned a CBD business.